Alen

Alen is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 52 boys in the United States.

Alen at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alen

Alen belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alen first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1635 in 2005, and in 2024 52 babies received the name — 2,335 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alen in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#1635 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Babies named Alen in 2024
52
Total since 1880
2,335

Alen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1716 in 2005
Babies named Alen in 2025
4
Total since 1996
101

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alen mean?

The meaning of Alen is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alen a boy or girl name?

Alen is a boy name. In 2024, 52 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alen?

Alen comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alen?

Alen first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #1635 in 2005, and 52 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].